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Cheap Flights to San José

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to San José

Wed, 12 Nov - Thu, 13 Nov
United Airlines Logo
6:50 a.m. - 7:53 p.m.YYZ-SJO
14h 03m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:28 p.m. - 9:36 a.m.SJO-YYZ
9h 08m1 stop
C$ 406United Airlines
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Wed, 12 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
United Airlines Logo
7:40 p.m. - 11:25 a.m.YYZ-SJO
16h 45m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:28 p.m. - 9:36 a.m.SJO-YYZ
9h 08m1 stop
C$ 408United Airlines
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Wed, 21 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
Avianca Logo
11:55 p.m. - 8:50 a.m.YYZ-SJO
9h 55m1 stop
Avianca Logo
7:50 p.m. - 5:15 a.m.SJO-YYZ
8h 25m1 stop
C$ 410Avianca
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Fri, 28 Nov - Sat, 6 Dec
United Airlines Logo
4:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.YUL-SJO
21h 30m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:20 p.m. - 9:17 p.m.SJO-YUL
29h 57m2 stops
C$ 410United Airlines
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Mon, 19 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
Avianca Logo
7:55 a.m. - 12:15 a.m.YYZ-SJO
17h 20m1 stop
Avianca Logo
7:50 p.m. - 5:15 a.m.SJO-YYZ
8h 25m1 stop
C$ 412Avianca
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Tue, 18 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
Air Canada Logo
6:20 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.YUL-SJO
5h 55mdirect
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8:35 a.m. - 8:44 p.m.SJO-YUL
11h 09m2 stops
C$ 431Air Canada
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Wed, 19 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
Air Transat Logo
6:55 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.YUL-SJO
6h 00mdirect
Air Transat Logo
1:15 a.m. - 7:55 a.m.SJO-YUL
5h 40mdirect
C$ 440Air Transat
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Sat, 29 Nov - Thu, 18 Dec
Air Transat Logo
7:05 p.m. - 11:35 p.m.YYZ-SJO
5h 30mdirect
Air Transat Logo
12:55 a.m. - 7:10 a.m.SJO-YYZ
5h 15mdirect
C$ 440Air Transat
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Tue, 18 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
Air Canada Logo
6:20 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.YUL-SJO
5h 55mdirect
Air Canada Logo
8:50 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.SJO-YUL
5h 40mdirect
C$ 451Air Canada
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Tue, 18 Nov - Thu, 27 Nov
Copa Airlines Logo
7:10 a.m. - 7:33 a.m.YUL-SJO
25h 23m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:08 a.m. - 11:43 p.m.SJO-YUL
12h 35m1 stop
C$ 495Copa Airlines
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Most flights • 10 per week
Air Transat
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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June
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 406
Overall average: C$ 685
United Airlines
Wed 12/11Thu 13/11
YYZ - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 440
Typical prices: C$ 354-C$ 591
Air Transat
Wed 19/11Wed 26/11
YUL - SJO • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to San José

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to San José?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

Based on KAYAK searches from the last 72 hours, if you fly from Ottawa, you should have a good chance of getting the best deal to San José as it was the cheapest place to fly from. Prices were found for as low as C$ 228 one-way and C$ 406 for a round-trip flight. Also in the last 72 hours, the most popular connection to San José was from Toronto and the lowest price for a round-trip flight was C$ 406.

How much is a flight to San José?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to San José from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

On average, a flight to San José costs C$ 550. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost C$ 206 and departed from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Montreal to San José which costs C$ 759 on average, and Toronto to San José, which costs C$ 723 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to San José is November, where tickets cost C$ 485 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from Canada is C$ 1,056 and C$ 883 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is June with an average price of C$ 537.

What is a good deal for flights to San José?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to San José, 25% of our users found tickets to San José for the following prices or less: From Toronto Pearson Intl Airport C$ 246 one-way - C$ 512 round-trip, from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport C$ 285 one-way - C$ 463 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 days before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap San José Plane Tickets

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightC$ 228
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
Flight from Ottawa to San José

When to book flights to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking San José flights

  • What hotels are near San José Juan Santamaria International Airport?

    The Holiday Inn Express is a budget-friendly choice that is only a 3-minute drive from San José Juan Santamaria International Airport and a 20-minute drive from La Sabana Metropolitan Park. The Courtyard by Marriott is a 5-minute drive from the airport and a 10-minute drive from the popular Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría.

  • What is the best way to travel from San José Juan Santamaria International Airport to downtown San Jose?

    The easiest and quickest way to travel from San José Juan Santamaria International Airport to downtown San Jose is by rental car or taxi, as the drive only takes 25-30 minutes without any additional traffic. It is also possible to use public transportation, such as the local train, but it takes upwards of an hour.

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria International Airport have any smoking areas?

    At this time, there are no designated smoking areas inside of San José Juan Santamaria International Airport. However, there are some areas outside of the main buildings and near the parking structures where travelers are allowed to smoke.

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria International Airport have any private lounges?

    There are currently two private lounges inside San José Juan Santamaria International Airport. The Santamaria VIP Lounge is located on the upper floor of the main terminal, while the VIP Lounge Costa Rica is located on the lower floor. All travelers are able to purchase an access pass for either of these lounges.

  • What is the cheapest flight to San José?

    Based on KAYAK searches from the last 72 hours, if you fly from Ottawa, you should have a good chance of getting the best deal to San José as it was the cheapest place to fly from. Prices were found for as low as C$ 228 one-way and C$ 406 for a round-trip flight. Also in the last 72 hours, the most popular connection to San José was from Toronto and the lowest price for a round-trip flight was C$ 406.

  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport from central San José?

    The city centre of San José is 14 km from San José.

  • What is the name of San José’s airport?

    All flights to San José land at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. The airport code is SJO,and it can also be referred to as Juan Santamaria, Juan Santamaria Intl, Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, or San Jose Juan Santamaria.

  • How much is a flight to San José?

    On average, a flight to San José costs C$ 550. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost C$ 206 and departed from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to San José?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San José is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as C$ 877. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are C$ 1,080 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San José?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to San José is generally in the morning, when flights cost C$ 553 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to San José is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 1,049.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to San José

  • Looking for cheap airfare to San José? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to San José for the following prices or less: From Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl C$ 350, from Toronto Pearson Intl C$ 377
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest San José flight deals.
  • If you are interested in direct flights to San Jose, there are several airlines that you can choose from. While Air Canada and Air Transat are known for offering many amenities, such as complimentary food and drinks, WestJet is popular for having particularly budget-friendly tickets.
  • Hoping to purchase some souvenirs or gifts? Browse through the many stores in San José Juan Santamaria International Airport. There are 6 duty-free shops located throughout the terminals, as well as small boutiques that sell cosmetics, jewelry, books and a variety of travel essentials.
  • For those that would like to be pampered after their flight to San Jose has landed, pay a visit to one of the Spa Mioderma locations within San José Juan Santamaria International Airport. These spas offer a variety of services, including facials, manicures and massages, making them an enjoyable and convenient place to treat yourself.
  • If you would like to grab a bite to eat in San José Juan Santamaria International Airport, there are several dining options that you can choose from. Cafe Lavazza is a casual restaurant located in the Mezzanine lobby, while Brioche Dorée is a quicker option located in the main terminal.
  • For travelers with a large amount of luggage, consider using San José Juan Santamaria International Airport’s luggage porter service. These porters can be found near the baggage claim in the Arrivals terminal and standard rates are posted on the walls of the airport. Whether you’re heading towards the rental car center or one of the parking structures, they will help carry your luggage to wherever you choose.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Canada to San José. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Air TransatOverall score based on 469 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.9Boarding
6.8Food
8.5Crew
7.1Entertainment
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It was very good but no tv but the experience was great

8.0 ExcellentPatricia M, Oct 2025YUL - YEG
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It was very good but no tv but the experience was great

Thank you for making my first experience very enjoyable. You made it all very pleasant

Great flight great seats will absolutely fly with you again

Porter airlines was good. I didn't have the best experience when booking through airfare assist however, as I got no final confirmation from them that the flight was booked until I called them. Even then, the confirmation code they gave me was incorrect and couldn't be used for check in. On a positive note airfare assist was actually picked up the phone relatively quickly when calling

The flight crew were very good, polite, and professional. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience left much to be desired. The food was extremely bland—almost tasteless. We chose the non vegetarian .The lasagna was just plain pasta with a tiny garnish and no seasoning. It felt like eating starch only, The bigger issue was with luggage and space. We boarded with three tickets, and while the seats in front of us were nearly empty, all the overhead compartments had already been filled by passengers boarding to the back. This left us and many others with no overhead storage for our carry-ons. Our bags couldn’t fit well under the seats either, which meant we lost the little legroom we had. The result was a horrible, cramped experience—sore knees, no space to stretch, and no way to rest or sleep comfortably. According to the crew this was a rather normal thing. It is obviously normal that people board with handbag and carry on but they should be only allowed to use their overhead compartment and under their seat not the way it is managed that all the spaces in the front of the plane being occupied by the people sitting way back in the plane.

Nice complete meal included and great services. Plus the plane was very clean.

Everything was horrible. On the day of my departure, I was denied check-in and boarding because my reservation only showed one of my last names, while my passport contains both. This minor discrepancy could have been easily corrected, but I was informed that no adjustment could be made. As a result, I lost not only my outbound flight but also my return flight and had to purchase a new ticket at a significantly higher cost.

This has been the worst experience I’ve ever had. Basically, I lost my round-trip tickets because one of my last names was missing, and you didn’t allow me to correct it. I had to purchase a full ticket again. Once I get home, I will start legal proceedings against you.

The crew were polite and courteous. The Pilot did an excellent landing. It was very smooth and gentle. My only regret is that I was charged twice for my luggage . The attendant gave me no receipt . I didn't realize until I was about to board. How can this be resolved? Thank you.

Very smooth flights Toronto to Rome and return. Crews were great, food was fine but very narrow seats and limited leg room. Aisle seats on our return helped with a bit more space.

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

I selected first class expecting excetional service. It was mediocre at best. The food service was cold, meal choices was poor and on one leg they did provide dessert. I did enjoy the lay day seat but the movies were old and nothing current. Boarding the plane is always hot. So boarding is quite warm until your in the air. I took a small personal air fan. Update the meals and movies.

Seats not reclining, no vegetarian food option, no snacks. 7.5 hr flight should have been more comfortable. Luggage limits are unusually small. Will never fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

We paid extra with copa for seats near one another The plane was changed and we lost our seats We were all Separated. We have not received a refund for our seats despite emailing and calling.

We had a five hour layover in the way home from Colombia. I read the "bout your flight" email carefully before we checked bags. We had to go through security right at the gate. Almost lost our ground coffee because that airport only allows 16 ounce of coffee and we had 18. I've been to 48 countries and never heard of a coffee restriction. I can't follow a rule I don't know about. I requested they bring our coffee to our checked luggage. Instead tey gate checked our bag for free. Back to planning transfers in Dallas I guess

The food quality sucks. One must starve if they do not eat flesh Or wheat based products Some variety would be expected. The trivial amount of snacks and or food is inhumane

We Left Calgary 1/2 hour late and that made for a tight connection in Denver. After arriving everything was done to help us make our connection. That was a great effort. Thank You United

Efficient all round, very good crew. Short flight so the food, of course, was just snacks

Overall, it was good. I was seating next to a wonderful lady and did not notice how time flew. Thanks

My flight was delayed about 1 1/2 hours in Chicago, but other then that it was a good flight.

The experience was great, the crew was very polite and hospitable. I will definitely make if my go to airlines.

It was all good flight was on time, service was good I enjoyed a few movies and everything was smooth

Efficient, calm when things were delayed and kept us regularly informed of what was happening.

Airbus plane, nice and polite staff, entertainment even as it was a short flight.

Very nice and clean plane. Transit time between flights was tight though

Air Canada cancelled our flight and reschedule it 26 hours later that completely interrupted my family's long waited Japan trip, it wasn't due to natural reason such as weather but under the company's control. On the day we wasted 9 hours of our time from 6am to 3pm, including a few hours in the customer counter waiting for supervisor to handle our rescheduling. When we came to the counter for rebooking help there were at least 4 employees on the counter but we were told they were not trained to handle customer rebooking, we were also told the supervisor could come 10:30 to handle our rebooking, but she showed up more than one hour later, the end result was exactly the same so the few hours we spent waiting for her was completely wasted; We already prepaid hotel and all the tickets for the our stay in Tokyo so all of the cost for the first day is completed wasted; The $80 meal voucher issues was far less than our financial loss due to the financial cancellation, and it was not surprisingly invalid (as Your company screw up everything possible along the flight), the vouchers were supposed to last 72 hours, when we tried to used it at our lounge next day less than 24 hours from its issuing at a designated restaurant, the worker there couldn't scan the vouchers after multiple tries on all 4 vouchers issued, so we had to pay the food from our own money; For the two return flights they were also full of unfortunate events that caused bad experience and further delay and waste of our time, both flights departed late and the last leg had another significant delay of more than half an hour after touchdown, the gate was for some reason not available so we waited more than half an hour, when we got out of plane it was almost one hour later than the supposed arrival time; The gate you arranged is the farthest in Vancouver airport, also was the luggage pickup location in Seattle airport; We also called customer service for rescheduling help and after a long time wait (more than an hour) we got a call back but the CS representative was equally clueless and unhelpful. Other than a fatal crash, your company couldn't do anything right and provided the worst service possible among the tons of flights we have taken in our lives.

I like the free air Canada wifi and being able to watch things on there. The basic snacks are good, just wish I could have both. If I’m being really picky, the flight attendant who filled my drink, filled it half with fizz and didn’t take the second to let it go down and add more, so I got maybe half a cup of pop.

Seats too small and too cramped, I have stomach cancer and I threw up after the flight . No advance boarding for disabled people. No aisle seats available for disabled people who have to use the washroom frequently. No space for cabin baggage for disabled people who have to carry bulky medications or equipment to use on the flight. Baggage rules and fees are ridiculous. I have been an aeroplan member for 30 years and I fly frequently, but from now on I will choose offshore carriers. .

Snacks were just placed and many people were hungry and unaware they were available. Ran out of water bottles. Attendants not available. Missed entire meal.

Very Bad experience with Swiss, they robbed me for additional baggage and misguided. The flight was delayed for 2hr 55 minutes, screens were not functional and food was also bad.

The free Wi-fi for Aeroplan members was a great touch. The time passed quickly. I found the seats seemed a little closer together than I remember. Not Air Canada's fault, but we were about 20 minutes late landing because the airport was too busy. We had to circle around for a while. The boarding and disembarking went very smoothly.

Too many delays. Seats too small. A budget airline. Will never fly Air Canada again.

On board wifi or other entertainment. Landlines option was good but ran late to Pearson

It was crazy, boarded over a hour late from scheduled departure. Then when arrived in BNA issued with getting off the plane…over 1/2 hour. Not looking forward to flying Air Canada, ever again.

Extremely turbulent landing. Crew was friendly and plane comfortable. Airport and US pre clearance was understaffed

6 hour flight and have to pay for everything 100 dollars to add a carry-on bag is insane

Boarding, crew were excellent, food was ok and entertainment need to improve

Usb plugs for charging your phone does not work in every flight. uncomfortable chairs even in higher categories.

Luggage lost and nowhere to be found, no response from either airline regarding my bag

The seats were uncomfortable and barely reclined at all. Very little leg room despite being business class. The crew was friendly and the food was good. Had to use my own phone for in-flight entertainment.

Very uncomfortable planes , poor service on the plane , take your own water so you don’t dehydrate , in a 6 hs flight they sold one time food and beverage . 1 plane was delayed 6 hs , I lost a connecting flight . Then in the way back they announce a delay of 2 hs so I had to take a different flight to arrive on time for my connecting flight . Avoid this airline .

The check in is the only positive thing in Avianca. The seat is the most uncomfortable I have traveled, the distance is minimal.

Flight to Bogotá delayed by 3 h Missed connection from Bogotá to Guayaquil. Avianca unable to bring us to Baltra on time Overall delay 36h. We missed boat departure from galagos. Overall 10 day trip needed to be cancelled. Avianca was completely un-professional.

Late departure. When the flight arrived in Medellin the plane sat at the gate for 20 minutes waiting for a bus for us to get off the plane.

Terrible, We had to stay in Bogota for two days due to weather but the airline did not provide for the same day flight. Only two days later

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